Simple Savory Lentils (Dal) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup dried lentils, any color, any size
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric, ground
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, medium, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin, ground
1/2 tsp cardamom, ground
2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

Soak lentils in water to cover for several hours or overnight. Drain.
Bring lentils & 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan & stir in salt & turmeric.
Cover & simmer about 45 minutes or until lentils are tender (but not mushy.).
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat & cook onion, cumin & cardamon, stirring, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic & cook, stirring, another minute.
Stir onion mixture into lentils.
Cook uncovered over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	216.68 Kcal (907 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.08g	6%
Sodium	591.48mg	25%
Potassium	530.76mg	11%
Total Carbs	32.53g	11%
Sugars	2.1g	8%
Dietary Fiber	15.7g	63%
Protein	13.01g	26%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	8%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	66.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	67.66 Kcal (283 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.28g	6%
Sodium	184.71mg	25%
Potassium	165.75mg	11%
Total Carbs	10.16g	11%
Sugars	0.66g	8%
Dietary Fiber	4.9g	63%
Protein	4.06g	26%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	8%
Iron	1.4mg	25%
Calcium	20.9mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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